What is Eichsfeld type congenital muscular dystrophy?
Eichsfeld Type Muscular Dystrophy is inherited and progressive causing a degeneration of voluntary muscles. Symptoms vary by the type of muscular dystrophy. Some types also may also affect spine and other major organs.
How do members experience Eichsfeld type congenital muscular dystrophy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Eichsfeld type congenital muscular dystrophy*
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Eichsfeld type congenital muscular dystrophy*
Who has Eichsfeld type congenital muscular dystrophy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 0 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 1 |